Jed Scott Music – Page 102 – arrange • compose • conduct

Strategic Metaphor

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 jedscottConducting, Leadership, Rehearsal Technique

This is one of my favorite strategies for when my students need a little singing break.

Unlikely To Complain

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 jedscottHuman Nature, Leadership

This quote has a lot to teach.

Style & Technique

September 17, 2023September 17, 2023 jedscottCreativity, Growth

How is style related to technique? Let Ken Burns explain.

Good Enough For Today

September 16, 2023September 15, 2023 jedscottChoral Music, Education, Growth

At the beginning of the school year, this is an important phrase.

“Good”

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 jedscottChoral Music, Conducting, Leadership, Rehearsal Technique

My preferred lead-off word when I cut off an ensemble in rehearsal is “Good.”

Short Late Rehearsal

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 jedscottHuman Nature, Rehearsal Technique

Why have a vastly abbreviated rehearsal at the end of the normally scheduled time, when everyone is tired?

Rehearsal Catchphrases

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 jedscottConducting, Leadership, Rehearsal Technique

One of my projects this fall is writing down a list of rehearsal catchphrases. What are yours?

I’ll Never Be Able To See The World That Way

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 jedscottCreativity, Human Nature

Recognize your own creative strengths and weaknesses, and work to appreciate the different perspectives other people bring.

First Gear Rehearsal

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 jedscottConducting, Leadership, Rehearsal Technique

Sometimes staying in first gear is exactly what you want.

Group Goals

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023 jedscottAces, Growth, Leadership

These are the three things I shared with the Aces as my goals for the year.